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The Equine Center

4.5 (32)

4850 Davenport Creek Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA

Best Pet Insurance in San Luis Obispo, California 2024

Hours:

Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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How to Save Money at The Equine Center

Schedule Regular Vet Visits

One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.

Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions

Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.

Pet Insurance

Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.

How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?

Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:

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4.7	Hartville	164
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4.6	ManyPets	2,332
4.0	MetLife	625
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4.3	Pet Assure	12
4.5	PetPartners	112
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4.6	Pumpkin	1,425
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Getting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask

Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:

Tell me about your experience with [pet type].

Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.

How do you handle emergencies?

You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.

How do you communicate with pet owners?

Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.

Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?

Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.

Do you have any questions for me about my pet?

This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.

Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?

Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.

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Reviews from Google

DArcy Demianoff-Thompson

This facility is by and far the best horse boarding facility I have been to on the Central Coast of California. It is not only clean it smells clean! The care and consideration all of the horses are given, here, is held to the highest standard by ALL cohorts and stakeholders involved in their care. From being fed three times a day to whatever individual services are required - per horse. Walking through the barns, the paddocks, and around the property, one will find calm happy horses. Even in shared paddocks the horses are happy and maintain their herd mentality. That says a lot to me on many levels.

posted: 07/12/2023

D'Arcy Demianoff-Thompson

Dr. Bardo saved my 33 year old geldings life! He had a 'choke' that required immediate intervention. The Equine Center was ten minutes from the boarding facility Indy was boarded with. Indy was assessed quickly. Dr. Bardo worked tirelessly to clear his esophagus of the debris causing the choke. Dr. Bardo conducted herself in a calm, professional manner, explaining the process every step of the way. Indy, was the perfect patient and showed his gratitude in being the wonderful horse that he is. The after care was exemplary. I am blessed to have more time with Indy due to the expert care he received during his stay at The Equine Center. Due to the advancing age of both of my horses I decided to move them to The Equine Center's boarding leg of their operation. I sleep much sounder now.

posted: 08/31/2020

Christina Maldonado

Staff is amazing. So thankful for Dr. Bardo & Vasil for all of their help. I was given a horse after he came up pretty lame during a PPE by Dr. Bardo. Dr. Bardo was so thorough and great with explaining things. The horses owner couldn't afford further testing or treatment so she gave him to me. I live in No. SLO County and thought I'd call the morning I was going to pick the horse up to see if I could get him in for radiographs that afternoon after picking him up since he was just minutes away from their facility. They got me in and were SO accommodating. They did several X-rays that show navicular abnormalities which are concerning but Vasil came up with a game plan for my horse including a course of treatment to start off with and then laid out the plan if each course of treatment wasn't effective. He gave me hope that we can get my new horse sound again. I am SO thankful to have their help. I highly recommend The Equine Center.

posted: 11/15/2020

Michon Kelley

On April 12th, 2021, I took my horse to The Equine Center to get a few of his top teeth extracted. Dr. Emily Bardo was the veterinarian. After several sedations and numbing shots and then being under for an hour and a half, my horse started having seizures. She then gave him valium and he died. After his death, Dr. Bardo mentioned, "sometimes this happens with older horses." But she never mentioned any risks prior to the procedure, nor gave me anything written about the risks. Knowing there was a possible fatal risk, I would never have had this procedure done with Dr. Bardo at The Equine Center.

posted: 08/29/2021

Deborah Jones

Today thanks to the immediate communications and response, Dr. Emily saved my 37 year old ponys lacerated eye. I love these doctors and staff and being a first responde myself, I really appreciate the compassion and care they give to my horses. Thank you all so much. God bless. We love you all!

posted: 09/23/2020

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